Child Health Nurse - Remote

Employment Type: Permanent 

Employment Category: Full-time (FIFO and Flexible rotations available)

Remuneration: $121,033.12 to $140,910.90 per annum

Entitlements and Benefits: Paid Flights & Travel Days, 13 weeks leave, Salary Sacrifice up to $15,900

Commencement: ASAP

The Child Health Nurse reports directly to the Remote Services Manager and is accountable to the Director of Clinical Services; and is responsible for providing a family-centred, comprehensive child health and school health service to families and children in the four remote communities (Parnngurr, Jigalong, Punmu and Kunawarritji) serviced by Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS).

This position works towards closing the gap in morbidity and mortality rates for Martu people through improved access to child and maternal health services of excellence.

For further job related information please refer to the Job Description form by clicking here.

About You

To be considered for this position, you must have:

Current Registration as a Registered Nurse with Australian Heath Practitioner Health Agency;

• Relevant tertiary qualification in Child and Family Health nursing and/or minimum of two years previous experience working in a Child, Family and School Health Nurse or similar role;
• Have the South Australian Understanding Vaccines and National Immunisation Program Certificate and annual updates since completion or be willing to complete within 6 weeks of commencement in the role; • Previous experience working in a remote primary health care setting with a demonstrated ability to effectively and culturally appropriately engage with Aboriginal communities;
• Demonstrated understanding of the unique issues effecting and impacting upon the health of Aboriginal children and families;
• • Sound understanding of the principles of primary health care and the model of Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Service;
• Sound written and verbal communication skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team to achieve agreed goals and deadlines.
• Knowledge and experience in the provision of health programs;
• An ability to work, reside and travel independently in a remote region;
• Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team, as well as independently when required;
• Sound working knowledge of computer software packages including Communicare;
• Willingness to assist with general remote area nursing duties across all areas of the life-span including undertaking first and second on call duties as required;
• Previous experience undertaking program reporting against performance deliverables;
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and sensitively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

DESIRABLE:

• The person identifies as Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander and is acknowledged as such by their community.
• Previous experience using an electronic patient information system such as Communicare;
• Previous experience working with CARPA Standard Treatment Protocols

The position involves working with a multicultural organization where the majority of staff, clients and stakeholders identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander. Candidates must be able to demonstrate an understanding of the issues affecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and their ability to communicate sensitively and effectively with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

As per section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 (WA) PAMS actively seeks to increase the diversity of our workforce to better meet the differing needs of our clients and stakeholders and to improve equal opportunity outcomes for our employees. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply.

 Please note: In addition to the above skills and experience, the successful candidate will require to provide evidence of licenses and registrations as outlined in the “About You” section above. Applicants for this position must be legally entitled to work in Australia and will be required to provide evidence of this entitlement. Acceptable evidence includes an Australian or New Zealand passport, birth certificate, or foreign passport with relevant visa.

About the Benefits

While you will face diverse new challenges in the role, you will also enjoy an attractive remuneration package including a base salary. You'll also gain access to generous entitlements and fantastic benefits which includes:

• Remuneration: $121,033.12 to $140,910.90 per annum
• Paid flights to and from location of origin
• Flexible rostering arrangements, 6 weeks on 2 weeks off
• Accommodation with subsidised utilities
• 11.5% Superannuation
• Salary Sacrificing up to $15,900 plus entertainment benefits;
• Support to further invest in your career through additional training;
• Employee Assistance Program; and
• Retention Initiatives in accordance with the PAMS Employee Remuneration Policy.

This position offers the opportunity to work closely with remote Aboriginal communities and make a drastic impact to the health and well-being outcomes of these communities.

PAMS operates five sites, four of which are remote and managed by a team of clinicians and a range of ancillary workers. Although the successful candidates will have a substantive location in Jigalong they must be prepared from time to time to work across any one of these sites should they be required.

PAMS operates in some of the most remote parts of Australia and staff are required to be proficient at driving a 4WD vehicle and willing to fly in light aircraft.

About the Organisation

With an administrative hub based in Newman, in the Pilbara region of Western Australia, The Puntukurnu Aboriginal Medical Service (PAMS) provides holistic primary health care to the individuals and families within Newman and the remote communities of Jigalong, Parnngurr, Punmu and Kunawarritji.

PAMS has over 700 registered clients, with most being Martu. Services offered include health education and promotion programs and initiatives, as well as the monitoring and management of ongoing health issues such as diabetes, hypertension, ante-natal & post-natal care and child health.

Application Process 

How to apply:

Please ensure you review the attached Job Description Form (JDF) for further information about the requirements of the position. 

We require you to submit:

1. A current comprehensive CV including the contact details of two current referees and;
2. A cover letter no more than 2 pages that clearly outlines the skills and experience you have gained to make you suitable for this position.

Shortlisting will commence immediately.

For further information including, please contact People and Culture Team on 08 9177 8307 or pamshr@puntukurnu.com.